Jurors took about 90 minutes to convict Gregory Rossignon of first-degree murder for the shooting of Abdul Raouf, a store clerk, following a confrontation regarding a dirty sneaker. Testimony revealed Rossignon was angry after an argument with his girlfriend and had exhibited violent behavior leading up to the incident. Despite claiming the shooting was accidental, witnesses contradicted this account. Rossignon's criminal history, including previous homicide arrests, influenced the prosecution, who characterized the act as an execution. He faces a minimum sentence of 25 years to life for this conviction, with the possibility of a longer term.
The conviction came after jurors deliberated for roughly 90 minutes, finding Gregory Rossignon guilty of first-degree murder for the shooting of Abdul Raouf.
Rossignon claimed the shooting was accidental, yet witnesses indicated he acted out of rage, leading to a confrontation over a dirty sneaker.
The prosecutor described the murder as an execution, noting Rossignon's history of violence with two prior homicide arrests influencing the case.
With a minimum sentence of 25 years to life, Rossignon could face even longer imprisonment after being found guilty of dissuading a witness and firearm possession.
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